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King Vikrama Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala

Cleveland Museum of Art

White tent with red and white stripes on top, held up by ropes, one person pulling on rope on right; eight people inside and near tent. People inside tent: - One woman wearing white dress with gold jewelry and headdress sits on platform; - One man wearing black and white outfit and orange headdress stands to her left; - One man wearing pink and gold outfit sits to her right; - One woman wearing green outfit and orange headscarf stands behind man in pink. People outside tent: - One man wearing black outfit and red hat crouches on left; - One woman wearing pink striped dress and headdress stands behind man in black; - One man wearing white outfit and orange headscarf stands behind woman in pink; - One child in pink outfit sits on right. Red border around image; yellow and black background.

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900 × 630 px
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